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Student Flights (Australia) RTW Ticket Review

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

After releasing our Around the World Airfare Report, we have received a ton of great feedback that is only going to make our quarterly updates ever better and more beneficial for you, the RTW traveler.

We know that there are many more providers who sell round the world plane tickets than the eight we reviewed, and the feedback has offered more options.  The providers being suggested will be in the mix the next time we update the report in June.

Even though we haven’t reviewed this company yet, we wanted to put up a review page in case you have shopped for or bought a RTW ticket with them.  If you have, we want to hear from you.

If you’ve shopped for or used Student Flights Australia for a RTW ticket, please write a review below and rate them based on the stated criteria.  And if there are any other providers that aren’t yet listed, let us know.

The basics of a Student Flights Australia RTW Ticket

• RTW tickets through Student Flights are not only for students.
• They have specials just for students.
• A RTW ticket offers flights with anywhere from 3 to 20 stops.
• Student Flights has a series of predetermined routes that they sell.
• If you have a particular itinerary in mind, you can email or call Student Flights and have them put an itinerary together for you.
• You can also build you own itinerary online (with a max of 9 stops) and have a customer service rep get back to you.

If you have used Student Flights Australia for your round the world trip, we want to hear from you. Comment below to share your experience, and click on the stars below the comment box to rate.

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Student Flights (New Zealand) RTW Ticket Review

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

After releasing our Around the World Airfare Report, we have received a ton of great feedback that is only going to make our quarterly updates ever better and more beneficial for you, the RTW traveler.

We know that there are many more providers who sell round the world plane tickets than the eight we reviewed, and the feedback has offered more options.  The providers being suggested will be in the mix the next time we update the report in June.

Even though we haven’t reviewed this company yet, we wanted to put up a review page in case you have shopped for or bought a RTW ticket with them.  If you have, we want to hear from you.

If you’ve shopped for or used Student Flights New Zealand for a RTW ticket, please write a review below and rate them based on the stated criteria.  And if there are any other providers that aren’t yet listed, let us know.

 

The basics of a Student Flights New Zealand RTW Ticket

• RTW tickets through Student Flights are not only for students.
• A RTW ticket offers flights with anywhere from 3 to 20 stops.
• If you have a particular itinerary in mind, you can email or call Student Flights and have them put an itinerary together for you.

If you have used Student Flights New Zealand for your round the world trip, we want to hear from you. Comment below to share your experience, and click on the stars below the comment box to rate.

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Great Escapade RTW Ticket Review

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

After releasing our Around the World Airfare Report, we have received a ton of great feedback that is only going to make our quarterly updates ever better and more beneficial for you, the RTW traveler.

We know that there are many more providers who sell round the world plane tickets than the eight we reviewed, and the feedback has offered more options.  The providers being suggested will be in the mix the next time we update the report in June.

Even though we haven’t reviewed this company yet, we wanted to put up a review page in case you have shopped for or bought a RTW ticket with them.  If you have, we want to hear from you.

If you’ve shopped for or used Great Escapade for a RTW ticket, please write a review below and rate them based on the stated criteria.  And if there are any other providers that aren’t yet listed, let us know.

The basics of a Great Escapade RTW Ticket

• use three airlines to piece together a RTW trip – Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic
• use up to 29,000 miles
• pay more to add more miles (130 GBP for 1500 miles up to 4500 miles)
• cross the Atlantic and Pacific only once each
• can make use of unlimited stopovers
• has an online route planner and calculator (you cannot book online though)
• must contact Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand, or a travel agent to book
• have to leave from either London or Manchester, UK
• overland segments count against your mileage

If you have used Great Escapade for your round the world trip, we want to hear from you. Comment below to share your experience, and click on the stars below the comment box to rate.

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AirTreks RTW Ticket Review

Friday, January 20th, 2012

We shopped prices for RTW plane tickets from eight different companies and rated each company based on five criteria – price, search options, customer service, date flexibility, and route flexibility.

Below are the three routes and dates that we shopped:

• Shopping for RTW Plane Tickets – Route 1 Dates and Itineraries
• Shopping for RTW Plane Tickets – Route 2 Dates and Itineraries
• Shopping for RTW Plane Tickets – Route 3 Dates and Itineraries

AirTreks is a company who focuses on multi-stop international travel and enables travelers to create customized itineraries. You can book tickets through one of their agents.

Price

Overall, the price from AirTreks was competitive with the lowest prices on the three itineraries we searched for this project. On average, AirTreks came in at 15.3% higher than the lowest price for each trip. If you want to have your flights set before leaving, going with AirTreks would be a good idea.

Search Options

The online booking tool is about as easy and simple as it gets. And with no strict rules, terms, and conditions to worry about, crafting your itinerary is extremely easy. AirTreks was able to accommodate all three routes we searched, and they were extremely responsive in each case. After filling out the trip planner and submitting the form for a more accurate quote, we received a quote back from a rep the following day. There was a minor glitch when searching one of the routes, but after re-sending the itinerary, we received a quote back in about three hours. If you don’t want to search online, you can call a toll free number and speak to a customer service rep. They have toll free numbers for those living in the US and Canada and a long-distance number for those living outside of North America. AirTreks also has an office in San Francisco where customers can set up an appointment.

Customer Service

We were in constant communication with their representatives, and they always answered our questions in a timely manner. One of the pluses of working with AirTreks is that each customer is assigned a personal travel consultant to work with, and they really do try to accommodate your travel needs. Compared to the alliances, where it was difficult to even get a hold of a person to answer questions, this was a nice treat. Each rep was prompt in their responses and was friendly and knowledgeable. We even chatted with one rep for about 45 minutes after sending in our most complicated itinerary. We were impressed by the amount of time and thought that she put into our trip. We talked quite a while about the itinerary, what could make it better or worse, and what the best options would be for this particular trip. The personal touch was nice.

Date Flexibility

The only place where AirTreks didn’t rate near the top was the ability to change dates. Once you are ready to book, it’s necessary to book all your dates. If you want to change your dates after that, fees are applied according to the airlines’ rules for each individual ticket, plus any additional fare increase and tax. Some airlines do not charge a fee to make changes, others do. For AirTreks, exact fees are advised when tickets are purchased – an additional $100 reissue fee is applied if AirTreks is involved in making a change after tickets are issued.

Route Flexibility

Where it loses points in date change flexibility it makes up for in route and destination flexibility. AirTreks focus more on multi-stop international travel as opposed to traditional RTW tickets. According to their website, AirTreks “enables travelers and travel agents to create customized itineraries — with an unlimited number of destinations — and receive instant online price estimates with one click.” AirTreks doesn’t have any rules and regulations. You can travel any which way you want. You can start and end anywhere. You can travel overland without it counting against any mileage or segment limit because there are no limits. In short, you can craft the exact itinerary you want. And there is no time limit to your ticket.

If you have used AirTreks for your round the world trip, we want to hear from you. Comment below to share your experience, and click on the stars below the comment box to rate.

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Special June 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Do you have a travel blog? While blogging about your trip hasn’t always been part of the RTW life, most travelers now contemplate how they’ll share their adventures while on the road – whether that’s via Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, email or a blog. There’s no right or wrong answer to the question: “Should You Start a Travel Blog for Your Round the World Trip?”, but there are definitely a few things to consider.

This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch takes a closer look at travel blogs. So in the meantime, test out the Round the World Trip Planner. If you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the June ticket deals – these prices are good through June 30, 2011.

• The Basics – England, India, Thailand RTW: Los Angeles – London – Delhi – Calcutta / Kolkata – Bangkok – Los Angeles from US$1299 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1032324
• The Canadian Ticket: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – Paris – Vancouver from CAD $1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
• 5 Continent RTW: New York – Los Angeles – Auckland – Sydney – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi – Bangkok – Phuket – Johannesburg – Cape Town – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro – Lima – San Jose – New York from US$3499 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1032337

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! emilio labrador

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Special May 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Are you planning or dreaming about your RTW trip? If you’re still on the fence about when, how or why you should take an around the world trip,  stay tuned for this month’s Round the World Ticket Watch. In the meantime, test out the Round the World Trip Planner and get some inspiration with 11 Reasons to Stop Dreaming and Start Planning Your Round the World Trip. If you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the May ticket deals – these prices are good through May 31, 2011.

• Round the World Special: New York – Beijing – Hong Kong – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh -Hanoi – Bangkok – Delhi – Cochin / Kochi – Muscat – Dubai – Cairo – Casablanca – Nairobi – Cape Town – Buenos Aires – Lima – New York from US$3495 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026629
• London & Asia RTW Ticket: New York – Shanghai – Bali (Denpasar) – Yogyakarta – Singapore – Chiang Mai – Kunming – Kathmandu – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from $1895 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026640
• Circle South America:Miami – Lima – Santiago – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Iguazu Falls (Brazil side) – Rio de Janeiro – Cartagena – Miami from US$1345 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026614

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!

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Special April 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, April 1st, 2011

How do you fit in everything you want to see around the world, in one trip? It can be tough to plan a two week vacation, so while planning your RTW route is obviously loads of fun, it can also be a bit of a challenge. First world problems, my friend.

First up? Jot down a bunch of places you’d love to see on your RTW. Of course this list is going change a lot after you consider your budget and the logistics of traveling to some of the more obscure places. Picking a lot of budget locations is a great way to start your route — think Southeast Asia and Latin America. My favorite trip planning method always involves a map of some kind, and sometimes it includes wasting a few hours with our Round the World Trip Planner!

How do you plan your trips? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on RTW routes, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the April ticket deals – these prices are good through April 30, 2011.

• Circle Pacific Special: Los Angeles – Sydney – Overland – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Overland – Bangkok – Los Angeles from US$1395 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1020614
• RTW from Canada: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – Overland – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – Overland – Paris – Vancouver from CAD $1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
• Around the World Special:New York – Vancouver – Shanghai – Overland – Kunming – Chiang Mai – Overland – Kuala Lumpur – Cochin / Kochi – Overland – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from US$1645 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1020624

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by dockedship

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Special March 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Ever been sick while traveling? While most of us have at one point on a smaller trip, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll get at least something little like a stomach bug while you’re out traveling for a year. And with all the fun and adventure of being on the road, it can be hard to stay healthy while traveling.

Even after you’ve gotten your travel shots, picked your malaria meds, and compared travel insurance, the real challenge can be once you hit the road. So check out the FAQ RTW Health questions and get planning your RTW trip!

How do you stay healthy on the road? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on RTW health, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the March ticket deals – these prices are good through March 31, 2011.

• India Explorer:New York – Hong Kong – Bombay / Mumbai – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from US$1199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT923287
• Canada, China, India, England, Italy, France RTW: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – surface – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – surface – Paris – Vancouver from US$1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
• SE Asia & Australia RTW: Los Angeles – Bangkok – surface – Singapore – Bali (Denpasar) – Darwin – Cairns – surface – Melbourne – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles from US$1899 (plus taxes) Code: HAT838550

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by luder5

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Special February 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

While Southeast Asia has long been on the backpacker radar as a budget-friendly destination, there are locations across the globe, even in Europe, that are a little easier on your wallet than Paris, London, or Tokyo.

Need a little inspiration? Check out 5 Countries to Visit for Under $500, to add to your RTW trip plan.

What are your favorite budget friendly destinations? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on budget-friendly destinations to add to your itinerary, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the February ticket deals – these prices are good through February 28, 2011.

• South America Explorer:Miami – Cartagena – Rio de Janeiro – surface – Santiago – Lima – Cusco – Quito – San Jose – Miami from US$1099 (plus taxes) Code: HAT922866
• Italy, India, Indonesia RTW: New York – Rome – Delhi – Bali (Denpasar) – New York from US$1699 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948804
• Africa & Asia RTW: Los Angeles – London – Nairobi – surface – Dar Es Salaam – Johannesburg – surface – Cape Town – Kuala Lumpur – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles from US$2150 (plus taxes) Code: HAT949001

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!

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Special January 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Many dream of traveling the world but dismiss it as impossible. For those of us planning a trip, we know it’s possible, but are still a little nervous about how much our trip is really going to cost us. Need a few examples? Check out The Real Cost of Traveling the World Like Rolf Potts.

How do you travel on a budget? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on the real costs of round the world travel, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the January ticket deals – these prices are good through January 31, 2011.

• London, Thailand, Hong Kong, China & New York: New York – London – Bangkok – surface – Phuket – Hong Kong – Beijing – New York from US$1399 (plus taxes) Code: HAT949175
• Japan, India & SE Asia: Los Angeles- Singapore – Kathmandu – surface – Delhi – Denpasar (Bali) – Tokyo – Los Angeles from US$1475 (plus taxes) Code: HAT949170
• Europe & Asia Explorer: San Francisco or Los Angeles – Manila – Borneo (Kota Kinabalu) – Singapore – Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) – surface – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok – surface – Kuala Lumpur – London – Amsterdam – surface – Paris – San Francisco or Los Angeles from US$1799 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948805

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! photo by Kol Tregaskes

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